Benihana Menu Prices 2026: Hibachi, Teppanyaki & Sushi

A standard Hibachi Chicken dinner is about $26 and Hibachi Steak about $32 as of May 2026 — and importantly, the price includes the full experience: Japanese onion soup, house salad, hibachi vegetables, steamed rice and the tableside chef show. Premium entrées run higher: Filet Mignon ~$38, Filet & Shrimp ~$42, and the top-tier Filet Mignon & Lobster ~$58. Combination plates (Chicken & Shrimp ~$34) are the most popular orders. Because every hibachi entrée bundles soup, salad, veg and rice, the per-person cost is higher than à la carte sushi but represents a complete multi-course dinner plus entertainment.

Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese cooking where food is grilled on a large flat iron griddle (a teppan) — at Benihana, this happens right at your table. A personal chef cooks your steak, chicken, shrimp and vegetables in front of you while performing the signature Benihana showmanship: the flaming onion volcano, the spinning spatula and knife tricks, flipping shrimp tails into their hat, and the rhythmic clatter of utensils on the grill. 'Hibachi' is the popular American term for this experience. Seating is communal — parties are typically grouped around a shared teppan table that seats about 8, which is why Benihana is popular for birthdays, group dinners and celebrations.

Yes. Beyond the hibachi tables, every Benihana has a full sushi bar serving rolls, nigiri and sashimi. Popular rolls include the California Roll ($9), Spicy Tuna Roll ($11), the signature Benihana Roll ($14) (shrimp tempura, crab, avocado topped with spicy tuna) and the Rainbow Roll ($16). You can order sushi as appetizers at your hibachi table, or dine at the sushi bar/lounge area without doing the full teppanyaki experience — a good option if you want a lighter or quicker meal.

Expect roughly $40–$60 per person for a full hibachi dinner with drinks, tax and tip in 2026. A hibachi entrée alone runs $26–$42 (and includes soup, salad, veg and rice), then add appetizers (~$6–$11), drinks (sake $9, cocktails ~$13), dessert (~$5–$8), plus tax and an automatic gratuity that many locations add for the tableside chef service. For two people sharing appetizers and getting mid-tier entrées, a typical bill lands around $110–$140 before tip. Benihana is a special-occasion ('$$$') restaurant rather than an everyday spot.

For first-timers, the Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp combination (~$34) is the most popular order — it gives you two proteins and the full show. If you want the premium experience, Filet Mignon & Shrimp (~$42) is the celebration standard, and Filet & Lobster (~$58) is the top splurge. From the sushi bar, the Benihana Roll ($14) is the signature creation. Don't skip the Green Tea Ice Cream ($5) — it's the most-ordered dessert and is included or heavily featured. The free Japanese onion soup and yum-yum / ginger dipping sauces that come with every hibachi meal are also part of the appeal.

Yes, though Benihana is meat- and seafood-forward. The Hibachi Vegetable Delight (~$22) gives you the full tableside experience with grilled zucchini, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, bean sprouts and tofu instead of meat. From the sushi bar, the Vegetable Roll ($8) is vegetarian. Sides and starters like Edamame ($6), Miso Soup ($4) and Green Tea Ice Cream ($5) are vegetarian too. Note: the standard hibachi fried rice and sauces may be cooked on a shared grill with meat, so flag dietary needs to your chef.

Benihana was founded in 1964 in New York City by Hiroaki 'Rocky' Aoki, a former Olympic wrestler who introduced communal tableside teppanyaki dining to American audiences — a then-novel format that combined dinner with live entertainment. The name comes from a small Tokyo coffee shop his family ran. The concept became wildly popular and influenced the entire American hibachi-restaurant category. As of 2026 there are around 70 Benihana locations in the U.S. plus international units. It remains the most recognized teppanyaki brand in America.

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekends, birthdays and groups. Because seating is built around communal teppan tables that each seat about 8 guests and require a chef, Benihana manages seating in timed waves rather than seating walk-ins continuously like a typical restaurant. Larger parties should book ahead. If you mention a birthday or anniversary, most locations provide a small complimentary celebration touch. The sushi bar/lounge generally accepts walk-ins more readily than the hibachi tables.